Fire Tears Through Brooklyn Orphan Asylum Killing Sister
A devastating blaze swept the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum at St Marks Albany and Troy avenues Brooklyn last night. The four hour fire gutted the building housing about 780 orphans, with Sister Mary Josephine perishing. Rescue crews saved most occupants, though many lost personal effects as the structure finally collapsed to its stone walls. Firefighters battled intense flames as water pressure faltered and the mansard roof fed the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ito
Sisters of Charity
Swilding
Brooklyn
St Marks, Albany
Troy Faves
Prospect-place
St. Marks-ave
Albany-ave
Swannard
Mary Josephine
St. Mary's Hospital
Dangei
Tanic
Dy Chantal
Enginea Toon
Rookign
Geane Maths
Boye
Louis le Toate
Josephine Hu
Svete
Paige
Grados
Wyatt
Montreal
Binekiwon
Nick Ruiecenmion
Anal
Joseph McGuire
Josephine
Brady
Treland
Troy
Sines Josephine
St. Mary
Ady
Sister Josephine
Jance A. Wilson
Loiler
Deving
Churely Chariy Foundation
Huis
Maine
St. John's Thane
Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum Society
Willoughby
Satancr Aves
Congres and
Clinton
Jaing Wan
da Congresteni
Merlierdeave
Highton
Chile
Tye
bin Ventenlay
Plumbers blamed after devastating factory fire and explosion
A four story house at 239 West Thirty eighth Street suffered a violent blast and fire when a plumber named too and his coworker investigated a gas leak. The explosion sent debris into neighboring rooms as residents fled. Police and fire departments responded, reporting multiple injuries and a desperate evacuation. An adult woman, Mrs Tate, was injured but not seriously. The Continental Fire Insurance Company noted the incident as a structural fire with extensive damage across several rooms. Investigations continue into the cause and any safety violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machda Dateher
Keats
West
Mes
Walton
Thantet
Armen Yorksibee
Tate
Sontinental
Fragmentary OCR Sixth Stated Event in Penn December
Disjointed text fragment describes a December event in Pennsylvania with vague names and outcomes. Readers see scattered mentions of people and places, but the garbled sequence prevents clear identification of actions or results. The piece lacks coherent narrative or definitive conclusions.
Surprise With A Fortune Inheritance Near Catonaetlie
William Schotta, a baker near Catonaetlie, is about to come into possession of a fortune worth an estimated 100000 dollars after a German connection and an inheritance dispute. Carl Selotta, who moved to America two years ago, claims the estate was promised to him, while Schotta’s brother Wallin died in Germany, sparking advertising in American papers. A German court action yielded the final judgment, with the case noting the substantial stake and the legal costs involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schotta
Catonaetlie
Failer
Carl Selita
America
Gina Fetter
Express Companies at Valance Fallout in Trade Skirmish
Report describes disputes among express firms including Adising and American Trapiross Companion over handling duty and business in the East and United States. Payment and routing shifts allegedly favor some lines, with implications for royal express companies and overall market access amid tense arrangements and transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostox
Doc
Adis
Ewonds Pout
Atmericans
Ls Caat
Adising
Pune Pnts
United States
Aians
Fragmented 19th Century Robbery Murder Report
A farmer named fharrineton near Geneva was killed during a robbery as a masked man demanded money. The assailant fired twice, a bystander’s scream alerted others, and the resident later died. Webster was arrested in connection. The report preserves stark but unclear details of the crime scene and sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UreveLasa
Dee
Fharrineton
Geneva
Rabler
Hxpriaeton
Webster
Ile Thant
Trains Wreck After Rails Fault in Chester County
Accident reported on morning train Westen the Hast Bowmlywine and Waynesbure line in Chester County. Engine telescoped. engineer HeneSattett killed. no passengers aboard. Several cars toppled, roadbed damaged, tracks blocked. delays rippled to nearby lines and stations as crews assess wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelstiona
Aus
Mt Tatty
Veal
Reine Watertown
Oetersburg Hallow
Nan Tito
Lialion de
Death of Count De Sio Shocks Ocean City Residents
A report from Tulaware Port Norris details the death of Count De Sio while crossing the Roetiel Channel with his wife, the Countess. The tragedy follows a string of local maritime and legal notices, including a prison sentence for a felon and a fatal explosion at a waterfront worksite. The city mourns as officials confirm the Count’s passing and note the broader disturbances surrounding the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE Sio
Erventnens Doe
Peedinand
Santanto i
Count de Sto
Mary
Roller
Keller
Mir Kellie
Trial of Anarchists at Niederwald Ends in Martyr Claims
The eight Anarchists on trial for the Niederwald plot to kill the Emperor face varied defenses as Keinadorf vows to die a martyr if needed. Reinsdorf resists details while others aim to shield accomplices. The court weighs capital punishment as evidence and testimony recaps the explosive attempt and conflicting statements. Judgment is expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crimea
Luirste
Dee
Niederwald 18
Reinsdorf
Mame
Keimsdorf
Keinadorf
Totas
Reinedorf
Knechler
Knyself
Kuecherer
Palo
Niederwald
Peeiner
Kehiebeck
Shecteld
Exposition of convict labor mars New Orleans fair
A chaotic December report from New Orleans details heavy heat and rain at the World’s Fair Exhibition. Convict labor and South state involvement dominate discussions as New York officials and local committees push to regulate or end convict labor participation in the exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Shaw
Genog Zapparatron
Texas
New-York Trades Assembly
Inti
South
Missinpi
Arkansas
Alabard
Georgia
Caniling
Tennessee
Kentucky
Watts
Watt Metro
Paige
Alis
Sannuel A
Barker Vindicated by Unanimous Academy Vote Exonerates He
The New York Academy of Medicine met after controversy over Dr. Fordyce Barker. The report from the Committee on Ethics found no perjury or violation of diploma rules. Barker, who faced grave charges, received the chair and was welcomed with applause as witnesses and letters supported his innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy OF Medicine
New-York Academy of Medicine
West Third-first-st
Cie House
Committee On Ethics
Fordyce Barker
Academy
Draiwad
Paris
de. Barker
Barker
Hubert F. Weir
Committee of States
Andrew H. Smith
Charles A. Seale
Virgil P. Gibary Crampton
D. Varley
W.T. Waite
Acad
HP. White
Vain
Dr. Smith
Idnoas
Lomannan
Harker
Madisonive
Haven
Sanadeeriats
Peters
Pallas
Herker
Anya Pany
Inorabha
Asatin
Rho
Henry
Foreign Aunichlats Expelled From Sfurseltion Bewety
Dec 18 report notes expulsion of foreign Aunichlats from Sfurseltion Bewety amid a formal statement. Foreten tests for endowment to Afeton and Geruan troops move toward that country. Vast official actions and friendly signals accompany the proceedings as leaders respond to ongoing tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bewety
Pattis
Levi P. Morton
Uglans
Russia
Austria
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hoop Embankment
Kate ME Stieber
Luis i
Ick
Bruthes
Hay Thera
Turtrons Harrisons
Penn
Patrick Tou
Cleartelt
Bocthwestern
Clearfield County
Thompson Co
N.Y
Witfused
New-York
Clevelant
Clearfield
Uwe
Togkrs
Pacs
Sieaniern
Mass
Fnom Trandline
Wejotiang
Leonard
Wares West
Wwe
SMH
Mavhtson
Tamranees Hogal
Sis National
Trv
Fand
Haagtlan
Sarlhot
Duton
Feottiel
Kaperine
Fiat
Toate
Siena
Hinchen
Heaghie
Hue
Uber
Express Companies
Valance
Tarim
Arvan
Hur
Pirouk
Lue Company
Abd & Boy
George Owen
Letpsic
Reinsdorp
Virsa
Cy Jatneg
Securities Department
Mee
Janne
Ameuie
Hetarth Ruater
Ats Sea
Danuor
Bial Lille
Kuitller
London Bridge
Yoshida Lewae
Lospos
Majondie
Department of Expisives
London Biligo
Eignawet
Atal
Surrey
Cailuelk
Mit
Stanley
Buell Et al
Titheas Trubletus Etull
Aetlind
Congo
Hugo Ston
Nicaragua
Washington
Wooahtington
Lospex
Woniteation
Ripon
Collese
Danuest
Crow Hammett NeweVorl
Thie Liewak
Atenier Val
Kosso
Dow
Turin
Havana
Doe
Caria Bagek
Coronel
PY Watraca
Catala
Manoel
Stint Hayetuin Dratto Seater
Fialense
Annes
Miguel Suanee
Lom
London
Den
Nuwer
Fusco
Fania
Asia
Tuanes
Permet
Maconald
Manttain
Conthlonen
Emien
Portage la Prairie
Storthy
Terrar
Caniat
CABLE
Pau
Certs
Maningen
Goumral
Fon Fe
Poon Saat
Prinamecattta
Chinvessa
Wyn Doo
Speetat
armatTo
Cape
Hmc
Levis
Ibo Tondlog
Casey
Slocum
DR. Barker
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!